Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Scandinavian York
The period of York's history between...
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Constantine the Great
Constantine came to Britain w...
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After the Dissolution
Suddenly some of York’s magnif...
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The Expanding City
As York grew during the 20th century...
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Wartime York
York began as a fortress and has bee...
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A Learning City
York has always been a place of lear...
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Medieval City Defences
The king was concerned with the thre...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- St William's Shrine
- The Other Castle: Baile Hill
- York and the Jacobite Rebellions
- Rowntree & Co: Chocolate Manufacturers
- The Norman Abbey
- Bathurst House 86, Micklegate
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- York and the Restoration of the Monarchy
- Stonegate
- Silver Strap Ends
- The York Helmet
- York Guildhall Painted Glass Window
- Statue of Napoleon
- The Retreat
- Painting of 'Russian Icons'
- A New Walk